Episode 2

Player Series: Brad Faxon

Learn the workout secrets of a Tour player when 8-time PGA TOUR winner Brad Faxon joins Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips on this episode of Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist.  Brad takes viewers through three separate workout programs - pre-round, full workout, and yoga - designed to build strength and flexibility and ensure you play well for many years.  

Episode Details

Pre-Game Routine - Brad demonstrates a series of “dynamic” exercises
• 10 minutes of cardio
• Neck Swivels
• Shoulder Shrugs
• Arm circles
• Hip Swings
• Twists
• Leg Swings
• Cat and Dog
• Fire Hydrants
• Bird Dog
• Spiderman
• Squats
• Lunges


Performance Tip 1: Brad provides a tip for remaining tension free throughout the putting stroke. 


Full Workout - Goal is to work every major muscle group.

• Single Knee Lat Pull-down
• Kneeling Lat Pull-down
• Push Pulls
• Push Pulls in Golf Posture
  


Performance Tip 2: Brad demonstrates how to strengthen your core muscles and work on your swing by pushing a weighted ball using your irons.

• Single Knee Lat Pull-down
• Kneeling Lat Pull-down
• Tubing
• Curl and press
• Overhead Tricep Extension


Yoga - Yoga helps your golf game by lengthening and strengthening the spine and muscles.

• Modified Warrior
• Twist